CERTIFICATE II IN MARITIME OPERATIONS (COXSWAIN GRADE 1 NEAR COASTAL)

This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal in the maritime industry and: - command a commercial marine vessel: - up to 12 metres in length - with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or up to 500 kW for an inboard engine - carry passengers on this vessel: - inshore or - as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

To attain this qualification you need to complete the following skill sets:

Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS)

Coxswain Vessel Operations

Coxswain Environmental Practices

Coxswain Engineering

Coxswain Navigation

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has a suite of requirements that need to be fulfilled to attain the certificate to operate a vessel. Please see the AMSA website for the most up to date guidance notes on the certificate that you wish to attain.

Entrance Requirements

Study pathway

Job opportunities

Entrance Requirements

School Leaver

Non-School Leaver

AQF

OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8

C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent

Certificate I or Certificate II

Study pathway

Job opportunities

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Coxswains can gain employment in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, fisheries, fishing, tourism and aquaculture.

How to apply

Important information

Course Overview

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

North Regional TAFE’s indicative fees for 2018 are available here. These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2018. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply. Please view the Department of Training and Workforce Development's course fees rate document for further fee information.

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Units

1 Core Units

Unit Title

National ID

Unit of Study

Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

MARF001

WH829

Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres

MARN002

WH878

Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres

MARI001

WH858

Follow environmental work practices

MARJ001

WH860

Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

MARF002

WH830

Handle a vessel up to 12 metres

MARK001

WH864

Meet work health and safety requirements

MARF004

WH833

Operate inboard and outboard motors

MARC005

WH812

Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems

MARC006

WH813

Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems